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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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